The wiki for Strikers Club, the free physics football game
Every player on the pitch is a real person and every touch is physics. We cover the July 17 Early Access build with patch-sourced guides, straight answers, and an interactive tactics board your 5v5 squad can actually use.
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Tactics Board
ToolDrag 5v5 formations on a real pitch and share them with your club by link.
Read ›New player guide
GuideThe first ten matches, explained. Position choice, first touches, common mistakes.
Read ›Why passing feels hard
GuideNo assist, all physics. Learn aim and power before you blame your teammates.
Read ›Goalkeeper guide
GuideThe most praised role in the game has its own mechanics. Master angles and saves.
Read ›Strikers Club vs Rematch
CompareFree physics football against Sloclap's polished arcade hit. Honest comparison.
Read ›Is it on console?
AnswerPC only today. What the official FAQ actually says about PS5, Xbox, and Switch.
Read ›Player count
Data10,551 all-time peak and healthy queues. Live numbers and what they mean.
Read ›Settings & performance
GuideCommunity-reported stutter and ping issues, and what genuinely helps.
Read ›Playstyles
SystemGeneralist, Maestro, or Phantom. What each kit changes and which to unlock first.
Read ›Controls hub
SystemVerified keybinds only: jockey on Ctrl, jump on F, goalkeeper stance, camera lock.
Read ›Game modes
System5v5 quickplay, 1v1 duels, full 11v11, SBMM, and the Community Centre practice hub.
Read ›Customization
SystemCharacter editor, jersey numbers, color palettes, and what Pro actually buys.
Read ›Matchday · Guides
Written for the launch build
Beginner Guide: Tips I Wish I Knew
Everything a new player needs for the first ten matches, from position choice to why you keep losing the ball.
8 min read · Updated 2026-07-19SkillsPassing Guide: Why Passing Feels Hard
Passing is fully physics driven with no assist. How aim, power, and timing actually work, and how to become the passer every lobby wants.
8 min read · Updated 2026-07-19SkillsShooting Guide: Score More Goals
Shot physics, body position, and shot selection. Why your screamers fly over and how to actually beat a human keeper.
7 min read · Updated 2026-07-19SkillsGoalkeeper Guide: Saves & Positioning
The dedicated goalie role has its own mechanics set and it is the most praised part of the game. Angles, saves, and distribution.
8 min read · Updated 2026-07-19SkillsDefending Guide: Tackles, Jockeying & Fouls
Real football rules apply: fouls, cards, penalties, offside. How to defend without giving everything away.
8 min read · Updated 2026-07-19Team PlayPositions & Team Play: 5v5 Roles Explained
The everyone-chases-the-ball problem and how to fix it. Suggested 5v5 shapes, spacing rules, and how to use the tactics board with your squad.
9 min read · Updated 2026-07-19Full time · Quick answers
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What is Strikers Club?
Strikers Club is a free-to-play, physics-based multiplayer football game by Oddshot Games, released into Steam Early Access on July 17, 2026. Every player on the pitch is a real person: you control one footballer and dribble, pass, tackle, and shoot with no scripted assists and no RNG.
Full answer in the FAQ ›Is Strikers Club free?
Yes. The developer says it is free to play and always will be.
Full answer in the FAQ ›What platforms is Strikers Club on?
PC via Steam only. The official FAQ says console versions may be explored in the future depending on demand and development resources.
Full answer in the FAQ ›Planning set pieces with your club?
Drag players around a real pitch, pick a formation, and share the board with one link.